Information About the Area from our Experts

Traffic & Commuting

Colton is within driving distance of practically every city in the Eastern Los Angeles metropolitan area. I have friends that drive five minutes on I-215 to go to Bernandino for work every day, and others that drive the opposite direction for 15 minutes to get to Riverside. Some residents drive a half hour on I-10 to go to Rancho Cucamonga, and keep going past it to get to Los Angeles. Although, the commute to Los Angeles from Colton is pretty hellish during rush hour. Normally the drive is an hour or so, but with traffic it can take an additional half hour or 45 minutes. A better, though still time-consuming, option is to take the commuter rail from San Bernandino.

Section 8 & Affordable

The number of Section 8 properties available are low nationwide because they’re in such high demand right now. There are a few on the market in Colton at the time of writing this. To see them, search for listings in Colton then go to “show advanced options” at the top of the page and check the box that says “Section 8.” There are also boxes to check for “Good Value” or “Deal or Special,” which can be great alternatives if you can’t find a Section 8 listing. Overall, I’d say you’re more likely to find an apartment for a bargain in Colton than in other areas. Good luck!